Prime Video just dropped the official trailer and key art for Cross Season 2 — and with it, confirmed what crime fans already knew: this series is no longer just a hit. It is becoming part of the modern history of iconic crime television.
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Based on the legendary characters created by James Patterson, the explosive second season of Cross premieres February 11, 2026, launching with three episodes before rolling out weekly until the season finale on March 18, 2026 in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
And if Season One was the breakout, Season Two is the moment Cross levels up.
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The Breakout Hit That Became a Global Crime Phenomenon
Starring and executive produced by Aldis Hodge, Cross quickly established itself as one of Prime Video’s biggest original crime thrillers, pulling in over 40 million viewers globally within its first 20 days.
Set in Washington, D.C., and created by showrunner Ben Watkins, the series follows brilliant homicide detective and forensic psychologist Alex Cross, whose unsettling ability to get inside the minds of killers makes him one of television’s most compelling crime-solvers.
From its chilling cases to its emotional stakes, Cross didn’t just arrive — it staked its claim in the same lineage as the crime shows that defined television eras.
Season Two Goes Darker, Deadlier, and More Explosive
Season Two pushes the series into its boldest and most dangerous chapter yet.
When billionaire power player Lance Durand (Matthew Lillard) receives a death threat tied to the murder of a notorious billionaire playboy, the FBI is forced to step in. Alex Cross and FBI Agent Kayla Craig (Alona Tal) launch a joint operation to protect Durand — and track down a killer who leaves behind disturbing, gruesome clues.
Meanwhile, Cross’ longtime partner and best friend John Sampson (Isaiah Mustafa) uncovers an unexpected connection that threatens to unravel everything.
This season expands the emotional weight, the mythology, and the danger — officially placing Cross among the most addictive and iconic crime series of the streaming era.
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A Stacked Cast Expands the Cross Universe
New cast members Matthew Lillard, Jeanine Mason, and Wes Chatham bring commanding new energy to the expanding Cross universe, joining returning favorites:
- Isaiah Mustafa
- Alona Tal
- Samantha Walkes
- Juanita Jennings
- Caleb Elijah
- Melody Hurd
- Johnny Ray Gill
The ensemble continues to deepen the show’s emotional core while raising the stakes in every direction.
The Creative Powerhouse Behind the Hit
Cross is created by Ben Watkins, who also appears in a recurring role in Season Two, and executive produced by:
Sam Ernst, Jim Dunn, J. David Shanks, Aiyana White, Craig Siebels, Owen Shiflett, James Patterson, Bill Robinson, Patrick Santa, and Aldis Hodge.
The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Paramount Television Studios.
Why Cross Now Belongs in the Crime TV Hall of Fame
With its cinematic scope, psychological depth, and character-driven storytelling, Cross has officially joined the modern lineage of iconic crime dramas — the kind of series that define streaming eras, dominate true-crime conversations, and keep fans theorizing long after the credits roll.
Season Two is darker, bolder, and more explosive — and it is positioning Cross not just as a hit, but as a future classic.
Cross Season 2 premieres February 11, 2026, only on Prime Video.
